Back to School Night

Not sure why…his teacher is just WONDERFUL. She makes it a point to tell the parents (and the kids) that she never yells. She has that happy go lucky, sing song voice that puts kids (and parents) at ease…all the time. I don’t think I could have asked for a better teacher for Austin’s first year.

She started off talking about behavioral issues and I panicked that she was referring to Austin. He’s had some problems keeping his hands to himself. even ended up ‘grounded’ in his room Sunday night because he punched Connor in the face- TWICE! But then she went on to mentionthe problems were in the morning class. Not that I want any kid to hit, but at least I know Austin is behaving himself in school! She then outlined her curriculum. I think he’ll really enjoy all he’s going to learn this year.

After her presentation I stopped over to ask her a few questions…one regarding the extended day kindergarten for those kids that need the extra help. The great news is she thinks he will NOT qualify. She said he’s testing very well. I am so relieved. She went on to say that he’s also kind and caring and listens well… almost had to stop and clarify that we were discussing the same child. No, I know he’s a wonderful, sweet little boy when he wants to be. I am just so glad he is choosing to be at school.

So this morning,Â I kept askingÂ Austin to go get his sandals andÂ put them on. He was ignoring me. Then he said he couldn’t carry them and big doggie. IÂ urged him to try, then he wasÂ trying (I use this term lightly)Â to carry them and big doggie and kept dropping them. I got frustrated and yelled.Â I asked him about how his teacher promises to never yell and why he ignored Mommy so much. I said I didn’t want to have to yell either. We’ve been reading a book about disobeying so I asked him about Annie and what happens when she disobeys. I told him I wanted him to behave. I reiterated that I didn’t want to yell. He said “but Mommies and Daddies are supposed to yell!” Yeah, not really the response I was looking for.